NN5 4BB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 1.4km from Duston in Northampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Duston West and St. Crispin ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
NN5 4BB is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00169236 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN5 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN5 4BB.
181
32
£ 0 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN5 4BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 51% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4BB. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN5 4BB is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Duston School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Duston Eldean Primary School
Hopping Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop Store0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Crispins Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hops and Chops0.9 km
- The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins0.8 km
- Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn0.7 km
- Spectrum0.5 km
- Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Fusion Spice0.8 km
- St Crispins Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.0 km
- Long Buckby10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dent Close0.1 km
- Dent Close0.1 km
- White House0.1 km
- White House0.1 km
- Berrywood Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54BB · Data under Open Government Licence